Financial reporting

The changes of previous decades have left accountants acting more like their clients’ “most trusted servants” than their most trusted advisors, according to IT expert and thought leader Doug Sleeter.

New websites, recognitions and more...

Sage North America has officially put together Sage Accountant Solutions, a new business focused on building accountant-specific products and overseen by Jennifer Warawa, who was recently named vice president and general manager of the group.

FASB's proposed lease accounting rules really do try to get more useful information about assets and liabilities into financial statements. However, we don't think it's strong enough, because it doesn't cleanly address the No. 1 priority issue that asks whether off-balance-sheet financing has any legitimacy in financial reporting.

Three firms share their experiences as 'virtual accountants'

A roundup of reseller-related news

Mergers mean major SEC audit client gains for national firm

Look for the nuances in inter-generational generalizations

Different styles suit different generations

Chances are that some upfront planning and increased emphasis on IT leadership will provide big dividends. It will also ensure that you remain competitive and relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Thought leadership requires an investment of time, resources, and the right professionals

Your biggest practice area may be your biggest risk

What can firms learn from October's federal blackout?

Aquila and Grissom on finding solutions to the feuds between different age groups in the workplace

On Sept. 13, 2013, two years after the 2011 temporary and proposed regulations, the Internal Revenue Service issued final and reproposed tangible property regs. There are a number of differences between the final and reproposed regulations as compared to the 2011 regs, with a stated goal of simplifying and clarifying them and making them more administrable.

A roundup of firm mergers and acquisitions

Truly mobile, wireless and people-less payment systems are on the way

New software, hardware, books and services for accountants

In response to a recent government report, the IRS will be improving its procedure for determining and enforcing penalties on paid tax preparers.

The American Institute of CPAs has installed William Balhoff as its new chairman at its Fall Meeting of Council.